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  • Speed of Sound at Room Temperature: A Detailed Explanation
    The speed of sound at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second (m/s) or 767 miles per hour (mph).

    Here's why it's an approximation:

    * Room temperature isn't a precise value. It typically refers to a range between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

    * The speed of sound changes with temperature. It increases as temperature rises.

    For more accurate calculations, you would need to know the exact temperature and use the following formula:

    Speed of sound (m/s) = 331.5 + 0.606 * T

    Where T is the temperature in degrees Celsius.

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